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Sensitive Santa
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 9, 2010
Puente Hills Mall to Host ‘Sensitive Santa’ Holiday Photo Event for
Children with Autism
This unique sensory-friendly event allows children with autism to visit
Santa for the first time
City of Industry, CA (November 9, 2010) Considering approximately three to six children out of every 1,000 have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), it can be difficult for families of children with autism to enjoy some of the holiday celebrations and traditions most people take for granted, including simple things like sitting on Santa’s lap in a busy shopping mall.
That is why families touched by ASD are invited to Puente Hills Mall on December 5 from 8:00am – 10:00am this season to celebrate “Sensitive Santa,” an event that caters to children with autism and allows them to enjoy one of the holiday’s joyous memories - sitting on Santa’s lap.
For the event, the Santa area will become “sensory friendly,” meaning the lights and music will be turned down, staff will be instructed to avoid loud, distracting movements, and the mall will be closed to shoppers. Puente Hills Mall in partnership with Worldwide Photography will also provide each family that attends with a free 4 x 6 photo keepsake to commemorate the holiday season.
“We wanted to create an event that celebrates the spirit of the holiday season and brings a small, but memorable, part of the holiday season to families with autism,” said Ken Mason, General Manager, Puente Hills Mall. “‘Sensitive Santa’ will allow these children to experience the same enjoyment with Santa, but in a much calmer, less intimidating environment.”
Sensitive Santa is part of Puente Hills Mall “Magical Season of Giving.” Other “Magical Season of Giving” events include Gift Card and Toy-filled Stocking drawings, Pajama Nights and Pet Nights with Santa.
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